[Vwdiesel] parts! Loss of power win NA motor

Tue Jul 26 21:07:38 PDT 2011

Hello bryan, i have not forgot about u. I am a self employed builder with a regular residential client base which seemed to need more attention when the heat wave and then the storms came through. I have a question that maybe someone has a thought or two on.
I have a NA 1.6 motor of unknown mileage, acquired from a scrap yard. before it went into the cabrio, along with it's matching 5spd  trans i changed out the timing belt and rear main seal as i replaced the clutch. I had run it, outside the car to be sure it sounded, sound, before i changed out the items mentioned. the project took me 18 plus months to get it on the road with parts and work time delays. the car ran briskly when i first drove it though it sat for 10 months again where it developed several  quirks like: it always starts easy, with glow, jumping to about 1500rpm for 10 seconds and smoked a bit, eventually coming to a loping idle. After 10 plus starts of 20 min. or more it would start and go to a smooth idle, no smoke though it now has a loss of power, no guts over a small hill and is beginning to struggle at idle, seeing not able to rev normally. I feel like it is wanting fuel and so i am going to go through the fuel delivery system, filters, fuel solenoid and i noticed a wet section of fuel line under the car . I will also re-check the valve timing though that is just to Produce a base line of correctness.  with all the heat and then storms in chicago, my customer work has been brisk though i hope to find some wrenching time over the weekend.thanks, ray
Oh, I will need to purchase a dial indicator, is the kit the way to go.

Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:03:07 -0700
From: dieselwesty at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] converting gasser Rabbit pickup to IDI NA diesel
To: rgreeley2 at hotmail.com

Hi Raymond, I have been away from e-mail for almost a week.
not sure if you got the pics of the parts I sent you, are you in need of any of them??

 Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel, 5sp -- running :<)
82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration :-) 

From: raymond greeley <rgreeley2 at hotmail.com>
To: dieselwesty at yahoo.com
Sent: Sun, July 17, 2011 12:29:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Vwdiesel] converting gasser Rabbit pickup to IDI NA diesel

Hi bryan, thanks for being patient, i am trying to determine whether i can modify my older rabbit engine mount to fit the new jetta engine IP bracket, that would be easiest for me. I was hoping your oil pressure gauge was a little lower priced and am ready to pull the trigger when the ip bracket issue is resolved. 

ray 

Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:52:34 -0700
From: dieselwesty at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] converting gasser Rabbit pickup to IDI NA diesel
To: rgreeley2 at hotmail.com

Raymond, you never let me know if you wanted the guages?  I am out of town after monday of next week.  would love for them to have a good home.
if to much $, let me know what you are willing to spend?

thanks

 Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel, 5sp -- running :<)
82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration :-) 

From: Raymond Greeley <rgreeley2 at hotmail.com>
To: Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>
Sent: Fri, July 8, 2011 10:40:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] converting gasser Rabbit pickup to IDI NA diesel

Hi. Bryan, I forgot u had an oil pressure gauge, how much. Raymond 

Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com> wrote:

>I am no expert on those Rabbit trucks.
>But.
>Yes, I would agree you could use the + to the fuel pump to power the fuel stop 
>silinoid.
>I would say yes also to the wire for the water temp and the wire for oil 
>pressure idiot light in dash.
>
>my
 advise, hook up a 2 1/4 inch VDO for oil pressure and oil temp
>I have an extra oil pressure gauge and sending unit for sale (used but in great 
>shape) 0-150psi if interested, p-mail me.
>
>
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
>04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
>92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel, 5sp -- running :<)
>82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
>70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration :-) 
>
>
>
>
>________________________________
>From: j e <newdarkages at yahoo.com>
>To: "vwdiesel at vwfans.com" <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>Sent: Fri, July 8, 2011 4:17:04 AM
>Subject: [Vwdiesel] converting gasser Rabbit pickup to IDI NA diesel
>
>i have a gasser Rabbit pickup and i want 
>to convert it to IDI NA diesel 
>have a good 1.6 engine ready to go.
>what modifications have to be done?
>what has to be disabled?
>what has to be removed?
>will the exhaust mate up?
>
>can the water temp, oil pressure switch
>wires be used without conversion.
>can the gassers fuel pump wire controlled by 
>the ignition switch be used for the fuel 
>shutoff solenoid?
>
>thank you for advice tips and warnings!
>
>john
>
>
>
>
>
>
>BTW,
>Thank you Lauren and Mark
>for the valuable IP info, will dig up part
 numbers...
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